Ristorante Pizzeria Giuseppe caught our attention while we were having dinner at Shelter in the Woods. It was the only empty restaurant in the area on a Friday night. We had to check it out. Pizza ai Quattro Formaggi @ $20 Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Parmigiano & Parmesan Cheese Unlike the versions served at many restaurants, each quarter of […]

JT introduced JP and I to his latest haunt, Dashi Master Marusaya, today. Opened a little less than 2 months ago in the Robertson Quay area, this Japanese restaurant is the latest incarnation of the now-defunct Dashi Master Marusaya Udon that was located in Lau Pa Sat. Marusaya is a Tokyo-based wholesaler of aged dried […]

Al Fresco Dining at UNA at One Rochester Located at 1 Rochester Park, UNA is the latest incarnation of One Rochester – a watering hole that I used to patronize many years ago. Helming the kitchen at UNA at One Rochester is Chef Jean-Philippe Patruno, who used to head the kitchen at Bomba Paella Bar. I was […]

Located at Amoy Street, Burlamacco Ristorante is named after the official mask of The Carnival of Viareggio in Tuscany, where Chef Gabriele Piegaia was born. Hand Chopped Red Tuna Tartar served with Avocado ‘Battuta’ @ $26 I was recently invited by Burlamacco Ristorante to savour their food. We started with a plate of hand-diced […]

Located at Goodwood Park Hotel, Gaia Ristorante occupies the space that was home to Bice – my favourite Italian restaurant for Saffron Risotto in the late 90s. Named after the ancient Greek Mother Goddess and creator of the Earth, Gaia’s culinary philosophy focuses on enhancing the natural flavours of well-sourced ingredients within a Nature-inspired setting. Helmed by Chef Emanuele Faggi […]

Catalunya Sundays ‘Brunch with Passion’ is a breath of fresh air as far as Sunday brunch buffet offerings go in Singapore. In addition to a wonderful spread of food, diners are treated to energetic performances, slick showmanship and friendly service with a warm smile. Lola Cocktail @ $14 Amontillado Sherry & Catalunya Blue Cheese Syrup […]

The Art of Sundays Champagne Brunch at InterContinental Singapore‘s Lobby Lounge is served every Sunday from 11.30 am to 3 pm, great for those who are looking to end their weekend on a high note. Free flow of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne (served for a limited period in Magnum bottles) This is a long overdue review […]

Bomba Paella Bar is a place that I’d been meaning to check out for the longest time. I never got around to doing it till this year and that’s because the restaurant will cease operations after 11 January 2014 (yes, today’s their last day so hurry before they disappear). Pimientos del Padron @ S$ 12 […]

Late last year, Bar and Billiard Room at Raffles Hotel Singapore launched a Sunday brunch menu which includes a special monthly selection of red and white wine that had been picked by Raffles’ Wine Director to complement the dishes on the buffet line. I was invited for a tasting to check out the brunch spread. […]